Andrew Schirmer

8.9

Found something drinkable among the acres of plonk in the Juneau liquor store…pretty nice but could use a bit more integration. — 4 months ago

Damian

9.4

Nose of dark and red fruit, tar, baking spice and some floral notes. Medium acidity plus acidity, long finish, plum, black pepper, well integrated tannins that is present but not in your face, black tea. — a year ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is classic JP Quarter Moon.

The 18 has nice evolution while holding its vineyard characters. It shows medium dark fruits; black cherries, blackberries, strawberries, nicely layered spice & baking spices, mid red flowers, excellent acidity and a finish that is elegant, well balanced-knitted and lasts 90 seconds.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! — 5 months ago

John Hagood

9.0

Probably from last Chambers sampler. 11/8/25 Cold Night. Very dark pour, potent scent out of bottle. Black fruits on nose. Moderate tannins. Solid sediments on second day. — 6 months ago

Mark S.

9.1

Deep cherry red. Cassis, blue and black berry. Oak and subtle vanilla. Good concentration. Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M+ Smooth Silky Joseph Phelps Vineyards Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 19 @3400, xiaduo - Laz, 251016 — 7 months ago

Her Mir Tage

9.2

1996 Domaine Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

Clos de la Roche, situated in Morey-Saint-Denis, is the most renowned and the largest Grand Cru vineyard of the village. Its terroir is consequently exceptional, yielding wines with striking acidity, remarkable concentration, and a structure that is powerful yet displays extraordinarily refined tannins. It is often considered one of Burgundy's most compelling wines, masterfully combining power with elegance.

The style neither mirrors the robust, muscular, and overtly powerful character typical of its northern neighbour, Gevrey-Chambertin, nor does it precisely replicate the extreme perfume, elegance, and delicacy that define its southern neighbour, Chambolle-Musigny. Instead, Clos de la Roche is the quintessential synthesis of strength and finesse—boasting a solid backbone alongside intricate depth of aroma and texture. Thanks to its pronounced acidity, one should not open a bottle without allowing for at least 15 years of ageing.

Upon opening, after 30 minutes the nose offered aromas of ripe black cherry, wild strawberry, sour plum, rose, and violet. After an hour, further notes of truffle, forest floor, leather, and spice developed. However, the minerality I expected remained elusive.

The bottle's condition was unfortunately not optimal. It lacked the sustained aromatic evolution and explosive bouquet I had anticipated. This fatigue and muted character were likely a result of its shipment from the United States. — 8 months ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

Was fine, but nothing to write home about!✍️ — 4 months ago

Jonathan Warren

9.6

Unreal. Still so young but drinking beautiful. — 4 months ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.3

Love this wine and producer. Maybe a little too far a long for its age but still so enjoyable. Good value, quality wine. Paired with beef wellington — 5 months ago

Pierre-Alain Chenour

9.0

Distinctive bouquet characterised by aromas of black and red fruits, intensified by woody and smoky notes. The wine reveals delicious mouthfilling backed by beautiful fullness and velvety tannins. A harmonious combination that produces a silky, warm wine that perfectly reflects the nature of its terroir. — 6 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.3

Bright cherry and blueberry up front. Long smooth finish with a little spice — 7 months ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Inky and deep. Dark plum. Gnarly stuff underneath. Muscular for a shamble. Needs time? — 7 months ago

with Paul and Ara

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Ypo mexico — 9 months ago

Paul K

9.1

Gift from wife’s French client. The cork was saturated and crumbled, didn’t have much hope, but the nose revealed bright red fruit, some potpourri, alongside the tertiary mushroom and dried leaves you’d assume. The palate reflected this with sour cherry, strawberry, orange peel, and a hint of mushroomy cola. Lots of fine sediment. Very enjoyable. — 9 months ago

Tom Nguyen

9.1

Beautiful fruit and structure. Opened up pretty quickly. Brought this bottle back from trip to France a couple years ago. — 4 months ago

Tom Garland

9.4

1hour decant(some chunky/fine sediment). A striking still dark magenta color with little bricking. On the nose: Inviting notes of sweet red/blue fruit, smoked meat, floral, worn leather, nutmeg, wet forest floor. Taste: velvety, smooth, elegant, savory mature wine with dried cherries, cocoa, leather, scorched earth, and a minerally mocha long lingering finish. YUM!! — 5 months ago

with Brenda

Bob Yoon

9.0

Blackberries and…TOBACCO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! — 5 months ago

Eric Vishria

9.5

Have had good and ok bottles of this but this one crushed. I opened it an hour before we drank it and just let it sit in the bottle - would like to believe it helped. — 7 months ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Pure and dense. Lean and focused. Black pepper, garrigue, gnarly fruit. Hints of iodine and tang. Still young — 7 months ago

with Matt

Zach D

8.9

I was expecting an over-oaked style at 13.5 abv. Pleasantly surprised. As this was not the case. A nice balance of ripe orchard fruits and hint of spice, finish with slight bitter almond. Lacks density on the mid palate. Apparently this is a WS top 100 wine? No way. — 9 months ago